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The New England Patriots signed free agent receiver Joey Galloway (recently released by Tampa Bay) to a one-year contract today. Terms of the deal weren’t available at the time of this post, but this is another perfect pickup for the Pats. New England has a knack for finding wily veterans who still have just enough “in the tank” to produce in a system that allows them to thrive to the absolute best of their abilities. With Tom Brady throwing the football and Randy Moss on the other side of the field, this decision was a …read more

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To update my previous post on Tom Brady’s knee injury, Yahoo! Sports reports that it was a torn ACL in his left knee and Tom’s season is over. This certainly changes things in the AFC. Not only does it make the New England Patriots much less than invincible in the conference, it opens the door for AFC East teams like the N.Y. Jets and Buffalo Bills, who both won their Kickoff Weekend games today. Not that backup QB Matt Cassel can’t do the job (I don’t know, maybe he can’t), but I wonder if Daunte …read more

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While John Lynch was grabbing headlines in New England by joining the Patriots today, all-world wide receiver Randy Moss spoke with reporters for the first time during this training camp. And he was candid about his feelings for the upcoming season:
“I am actually kind of nervous. The reason why is because of what we did last year as a whole unit. We are going to try to come out and put points on the board. That is what we are coached and asked to do. The expectations and the bar are set so high here. …read more

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It’s been a big day in Big D. Shortly after it was announced that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones had received limited reinstatement from Commissioner Roger Goodell, wide receiver Terrell Owens received a four-year, $34 million contract extension from the team. The $27 million he’s going to make over the next three seasons ranks him alongside Randy Moss, Javon Walker and Larry Fitzgerald as one of the highest paid wide receivers in the NFL. T.O. will receive a total of $13 million guaranteed. He is now under contract through 2011.
This was an issue …read more

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The United States Postal Service honored New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss with a limited-edition envelope in his home state of West Virginia today. The envelope contains an illustration of Randy, his career and 2007 statistics, a Charleston postmark and a canceled first-class stamp featuring a Patriots helmet. About 500 of the 5,000 envelopes made available to the public were snatched up at $6 apiece at Appalachian District post offices earlier this morning.
Randy is well-known in the community for his love and generosity toward children. He holds autograph sessions every summer …read more

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With free agency just hours away, I still can’t believe the New England Patriots don’t have a deal in place for wide receiver Randy Moss. His record-setting 2007 more than earned him the right to have been signed to a long-term deal by the Pats. He kept his nose clean and was a leader and good teammate. He’s Tom Brady’s favorite target. What more needs to be said? I feel like as soon as I publish this, news will break of his signing … with the Patriots. Still, New England has a …read more

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Franchise and transition players for the 2008 NFL free agency signing period that begins on February 29 were announced today. Don’t know what a franchise or transition player is? Here’s your quick 101. A club can designate one “franchise” player or one “transition” player among its veteran free agents. The salary offer by a player’s club determines what type of franchise player he is. An “exclusive” franchise player — not free to sign with another club — is offered a minimum of the average of the top five salaries at the player’s position …read more

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Just as an NFL player watches game film to prepare for his next opponent, I watched my share of previous Super Bowl Media Days on YouTube to get ready for today. But nothing could really replace being here. Media Day at the Super Bowl features a throng of reporters from all over the world. And a record number participated today.
Naturally, 2007 National Football League MVP Tom Brady was the center of attention as he had the most traffic around his podium. And I thought he handled it very well. Which is not surprising …read more

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It’s a one-game season for the teams in this weekend’s Conference Championship games. Win and you’re on your way to sunny Glendale, AZ for Super Bowl XLII on February 3. Lose and it’s the sudden beginning of a long offseason. “Our whole season is at stake and so is theirs,” says New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in describing his AFC Championship Game against the San Diego Chargers. The same can be said for the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game.

Both games are rematches of Week …read more

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Tom Brady has been in a better mood. Amidst preparing for this Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the San Diego Chargers, news broke that his top wide receiver, Randy Moss, was being accused of assault and battery. Alleged, of course. Tom’s response was quick. It was the furthest thing from his mind. But it was enough to rock the boat that had been drifting peacefully along since early September’s “Spygate” scandal when head coach Bill Belichick was caught illegally videotaping the N.Y. Jets. Always the polite celebrity, Tom took a few minutes during …read more